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City of Rossland

Your Voice Matters in Local Democracy 🗳️

Tonight's council meeting includes a dedicated Public Input Period - your chance to speak directly to elected officials about issues that matter to you and your community.

  • 🎙️ Share concerns about city services, policies, or community issues

  • 💡 Propose ideas for improving Rossland

  • ❓ Ask questions about ongoing city projects or decisions

  • 📢 Advocate for causes important to your neighborhood

📋 Public Input Period is scheduled as item (2) on tonight's agenda - your opportunity to address council during the official meeting.

When: Monday, October 20, 2025 - immediately following the Public Hearing

Where: Rossland Council Chambers, 1920 Third Avenue

How to Participate: Attend the meeting and wait for the Public Input Period to be called (item 2 on the agenda).

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Oct 20, 2025
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City of Rossland

Who's Running Rossland? 🏛️

When Mayor steps away, who takes charge? 🤔

Council is voting on a transparent rotation schedule for 2026 - so residents always know exactly who's accountable for city decisions when the mayor is unavailable.

No surprises, no confusion. Just clear democratic leadership! ✨

  • 📋 Monthly rotation system keeps leadership fresh and fair

  • ⚖️ Required by law - Community Charter Section 130

  • 📊 Schedule based on councillors' availability survey

  • 🗳️ November & December left open due to October 2026 election

  • 💰 Zero cost to taxpayers - just better organization

2026 Acting Mayor Schedule

  • 🌲 January: Councillor Weaver

  • ❤️ February: Councillor Humpherys

  • 🌸 March: Councillor Spooner

  • 🌷 April: Councillor Provençal

  • 🌼 May: Councillor Kwiatkowski

2026 Acting Mayor Schedule

  • ☀️ June: Councillor Weaver

  • 🌞 July: Councillor Provençal

  • 🌊 August: Councillor Boyce

  • 🍂 September: Councillor Spooner

  • 🎃 October: Councillor Humpherys

Do you think this rotating Acting Mayor schedule provides good accountability and transparency for Rossland residents?

🗺️ What's Next:

Council will vote on this schedule at their next meeting. This administrative decision ensures residents always know who's in charge when needed.

🗣️ Have Questions? Contact City Hall or attend council meetings to learn more about municipal governance.

Bookmark this schedule - you might need to know who's Acting Mayor throughout 2026!

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Oct 6, 2025